In this first episode of Diary of a Successful Investor, we sit down with Rudi Filapek-Vandyck — founder of FNArena and one of Australia’s most seasoned market watchers — to explore the mindset behind a successful, long-term investor.

Rudi shares how the Global Financial Crisis fundamentally changed his approach to markets, why he always holds gold (and doesn’t care if it goes up or down), and what makes a company truly “all-weather.” From avoiding FOMO to favouring companies that can survive bad management, Rudi offers a candid look into the habits, mental models and principles that guide his investment decisions.

You’ll also hear:

• How Rudi filters noise and signal during volatility
• The books and thinkers that shaped his strategy
• His golden rule for evaluating any company
• Why he doesn’t chase share price reversions — and what to do instead
• The mindset shift he recommends to every investor trying to get better

If you’ve ever wanted to understand how great investors think — not just what they buy — this is the episode to start with.

🎧 Hosted by Peter Switzer

📍 Presented by Switzer Financial Group

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